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• Sangihe Islands: Stepping Away From the Backpacker Trail

  

  The deep rumble of the ferries engine broke the stillness of the night. We had been sailing for almost eight hours and there was little sign of life, just an... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Weekly Travel Round Up

  

  The world is a magical place and every day people are doing amazing things. I’ve been surfing the electronic waves of the internet trying to gather the most... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Gili Island Horse Mafia

  

  The first thing most people hear are the jingling of the bells, the rattling of the harnesses and the heavy footfalls of horses in the sand. Anyone who has... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• This Years April Fools

  

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  Posted on 01 April 2014 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• The Highs and Lows of Tana Toraja

  

  It is the end of the dry season and the fields are heavy with grains, the stalks rustling in the wind like a sea of grass. Higher up the valley, the terraced... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Changing the World One Drop at a Time: An Interview With No Water No Life

  

  March 22 is World Water Day. It is a day when the Government’s and the people of the world come together to support concrete activities regarding the world’s... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Sumbawa

  

  Empty asphalt roads that shimmer under the heat of the afternoon sun. Goats grazing on dusty fields, munching the small tufts of grass that grow along the... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Indonesia’s Great Barrier Reef

  

  For much of Australia’s post colonial history, the Great Barrier Reef has been more of a problem than a tourism attraction. Just look at the name; Great Barrier. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Kuta Close Up: The Best and the Worst of Kuta

  

  Five years ago, the only way you could get to Kuta was by following a long dirt track that wound across the South of Lombok. Like a small ball in a pinball... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Ultimate Guide For an Indonesian Road Trip

  

  There will always be some people who think you are mad for planning a road trip, but there’s something special about heading out onto the open road that can mak... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Cambodia: A Tale of Two Cities

  

  For most tourists, Cambodia is a tale of two cities. There is the laid back beauty of Siem Reap, with the backpacking, the bars and the rich archaeological ruin... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• An Unforgettable Road Trip: The Highlights of East Indonesia

  

  My last road trip from Yogyakarta to Flores was an epic adventure and was easily the equal of my first road trip around Australia. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 5 Top Attractions Around Ubud for an Awesome Adventure

  Motorbikes and backpacking is what holidays are all about. There’s nothing quite like the experience of heading off into the rural backlanes of Bali on a... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A British Best at The Winter Games

  

  Image source: Reuters It’s four months to go to the next World Cup and you can guarantee England will be holding it’s collective breath as the team strives to... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Australia’s 5 Craziest Festivals

  

  There are lots of crazy festivals around the world, but Australia has some of the best. Here are five alternative Australian festivals that will entertain,... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Essential Guide for an Australian Road Trip

  

  There is something about Australia that screams road-trip to every backpacker who visits the country. It’s the modern day equivalent of hitting the Silk Road... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• What Happened When I Woke up This Morning Seems Impossible… Scary

  

  This was not a normal Valentines Day. When I woke up this morning, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. It was as if the colour had been sucked out of the... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Best Preperation for an Australian Adventure. You Have to See This

  

  There are few better ways to get into the mood for an adventure and learn about a countries history and culture than through books and films. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TRAVEL

• The Ultimate Three Day Itinerary For Yogyakarta

  

  Making the most of a city starts with creating the perfect itinerary. Many of us are lazy, some of us just don’t know where to start. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Ultimate Guide to When and Were to Get Fruit Picking Jobs in Australia

  

  Exploring Australia is a dream for most backpackers, which is why so many of us choose to sign up for a one year work visa to make the most of this beautiful... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL